The Grey Nomads - General

Bush walker · Bush walker

Im thinking about buying a Giant brand 140amp AGM battery I was wondering if anyone on here has purchased one of these batteries and if they have had any issues with them

Fridge65 · Fridge65

Hi, Does anyone know the country of manufacture for the current NPR range? Cab and chassis only. I know trays etc. are added locally Thanks

Fish · Fish

Where do I start! The slide out leaks and the slide out rollers have cut through the thin aluminium under floor sheeting,.. And a number of small items to numerous to mention the response from Avida has been very mediocre,.. I have had to drive all the way down from Townsville to Avida factory to get the i...

phum · phum

hello all, those that have to use a cpap machine, how do you power it when not on 240v?

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

A somewhat contentious subject I suspect but I have been told by my car electrician that the combined draw of batteries charging in the am after draining overnight and especially the frige puts enormous strain on the alternator. In my case the alternator replacement is a horrendously expensive mat...

Cassie63 · Cassie63

Anyone done steep point recently? How rough is it? Thanks

phum · phum

hello there any body getting redclaw/ yabbies now in south central qld

Brodie Allen · Brodie Allen

How patently stupid is the matter of putting breakaway batteries into OUTBACK or other camping orientated vans/rv's who's charging system is 240 volts !!!! I didn't buy a self sufficient van to spend my time in shoeboxes hooked up to their power. consequently the battery is flat always. Why the he...

BillandMarjie · BillandMarjie

We are looking for hints and photos showing how to replace our kitchen bench top, sink and/or tap in our 2000 Scenic Galaxy.

RickJ · RickJ

https://www.drive.com.au/news/poll-does-australia-need-a-national-towing-licence/

Possum3 · Possum3

I was just reading about the lack of clean facilities in WA, particularly for the ever increasing number of women truck drivers. Main Roads WA said it was aware of the concerns."Due to the remote nature of the WA network and the considerable distance between some of the current roadside rest areas and...

punch and judi · punch and judi

tekonska brake controller on isuzu dmax pulling 16ft starcraft caravan single axle. When putting the override brake on it does not stop rig, when using the footbrake it feels as though its the car thats doing the braking. Disconnect the electical coupling between car and van braking does not feel an...

Bobdown · Bobdown

Driver error.......clipped the front of the truck with rear of van. Watch dashcam vision. https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/ford-ranger-with-caravan-crashes-attempting-to-overtake-kenworth-road-train-on-great-eastern-highway--c-10440008 Be careful out there...Bob

Bridget and Rob · Bridget and Rob

Hi All We are booked in at Rawnsley Park Caravan Park next week and they have kennels that you can book your dog into for the day while you explore Wilpena etc. as dogs aren't allowed. Just wondered if anyone has used the kennel facilities at Rawnsley and would appreciate any comments good and bad. Many t...

Gilo · Gilo

Q:I am new to this guys. Should my inverter automatically take over when I withdraw the 240 mains power?

Duh · Duh

http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/buy/details....

Daytripper2 · Daytripper2

I recently sold a Motorhome for a considerable amount $. On the receipt for the sale I included a clause stating that the MH is purchased " As Is and no warranty or guarntee is implied" which the purchaser signed.The purchaser drove the vehicle for several thousand K's before having a problem with said...

Nevd · Nevd

Hi folks, Looking to manoeuvre a van nose in to an RV garage so I can use it as a spare bedroom - ie with access door opposite side to wall. My research has narrowed it down to the above 2. Has anyone had any real world experience with either? Van will be a 3500 kg dual axle (actual weight about 3350 kg). Thank...

Bulldozer · Bulldozer

I have an old Uniden 1/3 w hand held UHF, only used 3 times in about 16 years. I have kept it charged every 3-4 months over the years and the battery surprisingly seems fine. After seeing the home page today about CB radio's I decided to try to sit it some where in the car. fits perfectly in the sun glasses hol...

cobberdog · cobberdog

Hi off to cape york soon, is it ok to put a gas bottle in cabin of the ute or in the ute tub part that has a canopy but houses my dual battery system. thanks.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	140 Amp Giant AGM battery (Preview) Im thinking about buying a Giant brand 140amp AGM battery I was wondering if anyone on here has purchased one of these batteries and if they have had any issues with them	Bush walker	18	5633	04:51 PM May 9, 2023 by Hitting the road
	Isuzu - 2022/2023 NPR trucks (Preview) Hi, Does anyone know the country of manufacture for the current NPR range? Cab and chassis only. I know trays etc. are added locally Thanks	Fridge65	3	878	07:47 AM May 9, 2023 by BarneyBDB
	Problems with new Avida 50th anniversary Topaz (Preview) Where do I start! The slide out leaks and the slide out rollers have cut through the thin aluminium under floor sheeting,.. And a number of small items to numerous to mention the response from Avida has been very mediocre,.. I have had to drive all the way down from Townsville to Avida factory to get the i...	Fish	25	10287	09:54 PM May 8, 2023 by Warren-Pat_01
	cpap (Preview) hello all, those that have to use a cpap machine, how do you power it when not on 240v?	phum	14	1937	09:52 PM May 7, 2023 by gold dandelion
	Travelling with gas on for frige (Preview) A somewhat contentious subject I suspect but I have been told by my car electrician that the combined draw of batteries charging in the am after draining overnight and especially the frige puts enormous strain on the alternator. In my case the alternator replacement is a horrendously expensive mat...	Brodie Allen	19	4085	11:07 AM May 6, 2023 by Dick0
	Steep point WA (Preview) Anyone done steep point recently? How rough is it? Thanks	Cassie63	5	1436	07:02 PM May 4, 2023 by Cassie63
	redclaw raiders (Preview) hello there any body getting redclaw/ yabbies now in south central qld	phum	1	901	05:11 PM May 2, 2023 by Cupie
	Breakaway Battery in Offroad Vans (Preview) How patently stupid is the matter of putting breakaway batteries into OUTBACK or other camping orientated vans/rv's who's charging system is 240 volts !!!! I didn't buy a self sufficient van to spend my time in shoeboxes hooked up to their power. consequently the battery is flat always. Why the he...	Brodie Allen	8	1553	07:53 AM May 2, 2023 by Brodie Allen
	New kitchen bench top (Preview) We are looking for hints and photos showing how to replace our kitchen bench top, sink and/or tap in our 2000 Scenic Galaxy.	BillandMarjie	1	853	04:29 PM May 1, 2023 by Possum3
	A Licence To Tow ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://www.drive.com.au/news/poll-does-australia-need-a-national-towing-licence/	RickJ	34	2650	11:30 AM May 1, 2023 by peter67
	Amenities at rest stops. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I was just reading about the lack of clean facilities in WA, particularly for the ever increasing number of women truck drivers. Main Roads WA said it was aware of the concerns."Due to the remote nature of the WA network and the considerable distance between some of the current roadside rest areas and...	Possum3	41	2995	08:14 PM Apr 30, 2023 by Tony Bev
	trailer brakes coming on but not fully actuating. (Preview) tekonska brake controller on isuzu dmax pulling 16ft starcraft caravan single axle. When putting the override brake on it does not stop rig, when using the footbrake it feels as though its the car thats doing the braking. Disconnect the electical coupling between car and van braking does not feel an...	punch and judi	20	1892	04:30 PM Apr 29, 2023 by deverall11
	Another rollover ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Driver error.......clipped the front of the truck with rear of van. Watch dashcam vision. https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/ford-ranger-with-caravan-crashes-attempting-to-overtake-kenworth-road-train-on-great-eastern-highway--c-10440008 Be careful out there...Bob	Bobdown	33	3336	09:34 PM Apr 28, 2023 by Whenarewethere
	Rawnsley Park Caravan Park (Preview) Hi All We are booked in at Rawnsley Park Caravan Park next week and they have kennels that you can book your dog into for the day while you explore Wilpena etc. as dogs aren't allowed. Just wondered if anyone has used the kennel facilities at Rawnsley and would appreciate any comments good and bad. Many t...	Bridget and Rob	4	2391	07:17 AM Apr 27, 2023 by shakey55
	Incerter (Preview) Q:I am new to this guys. Should my inverter automatically take over when I withdraw the 240 mains power?	Gilo	7	1509	10:29 PM Apr 26, 2023 by BarneyBDB
	Matilda Campervan (Fixed Ute Type) ( 1 2 ) (Preview) http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/buy/details....	Duh	35	6613	08:38 AM Apr 26, 2023 by LoisKay
	Consumer Law ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I recently sold a Motorhome for a considerable amount $. On the receipt for the sale I included a clause stating that the MH is purchased " As Is and no warranty or guarntee is implied" which the purchaser signed.The purchaser drove the vehicle for several thousand K's before having a problem with said...	Daytripper2	30	2088	07:29 AM Apr 26, 2023 by watsea
	Caravan mover experience. - Optitec V3 or TUG V4 (Preview) Hi folks, Looking to manoeuvre a van nose in to an RV garage so I can use it as a spare bedroom - ie with access door opposite side to wall. My research has narrowed it down to the above 2. Has anyone had any real world experience with either? Van will be a 3500 kg dual axle (actual weight about 3350 kg). Thank...	Nevd	10	6523	09:28 AM Apr 25, 2023 by rmoor
	Is a CB Radio now days worth carrying? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have an old Uniden 1/3 w hand held UHF, only used 3 times in about 16 years. I have kept it charged every 3-4 months over the years and the battery surprisingly seems fine. After seeing the home page today about CB radio's I decided to try to sit it some where in the car. fits perfectly in the sun glasses hol...	Bulldozer	37	2992	03:45 PM Apr 24, 2023 by Bulldozer
	GAS BOTTLE in car/ute canopy (Preview) Hi off to cape york soon, is it ok to put a gas bottle in cabin of the ute or in the ute tub part that has a canopy but houses my dual battery system. thanks.	cobberdog	10	1562	02:51 PM Apr 24, 2023 by Cuppa
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